Well-maintained two-family home located in Worcester’s desirable 01606 area, just minutes from Indian Lake! This property offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant looking to offset their monthly mortgage with rental income. The first-floor unit is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy, allowing you to move right in while collecting rent from the second unit. The first-floor unit also features convenient laundry hookups. Situated on a spacious, meticulously maintained corner lot, the property features several updates, including a newer architectural shingle roof, replacement windows, and fresh interior paint in the first-floor unit. A detached one-car garage provides additional storage and may also offer the potential for additional rental income. Conveniently located near Routes 190, 290, 9, and 20, as well as the Mass Pike, shopping, dining, and other Worcester amenities. A great opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
7,662 sq ftLot Size
$351Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Paul O'Rourke• The O'Rourke Group Real Estate Professionals
Listed by • The O'Rourke Group Real Estate Professionals
Indian Lake East, located between Indian Lake and Burncoat Street, is a residential and lakeside Worcester neighborhood with a shoreline park edge and a steady grid of side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Indian Lake Parkway–Burncoat Street junction, where corner storefronts and takeout counters meet walkers circling the water. Triple-deckers and mid-century capes mix with newer infill, giving blocks a practical, lived-in rhythm. Indian Lake Beach and the paths at Indian Lake Park set the outdoor cadence. Nearby, the Worcester Public Library Burncoat Branch and the Greendale YMCA act as everyday anchors for reading rooms, classes, and workouts.
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Offer insights
26 Merrill Rd · $424,900
$444K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $444K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Upgraded countertops
Living room
Kitchen
Insulated windows
Total of 6 rooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Flooring
Wood flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Wall unit heating
Exterior features
Deck
Corner lot
Scenic views
Lake view
Public road frontage
Waterview
Home design
Multi Family
2 stories
Green exterior color
Parking
Has garage
1 garage space
1 covered parking space
1 total parking space
Construction
Stone foundation
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Circuit breaker electric
Individually metered electric
HOA & community
Access to public transportation
Shopping nearby
Tennis courts
Park
Walk/jog trails
Golf
Medical facility
Laundromat
Bike path
Highway access
House of worship nearby
Private and public schools nearby
University nearby
Other
Property is not a senior community
Tenants' personal property excluded from sale
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Worcester, MA • 01606
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Worcester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 26 Merrill Rd
$436,751
$12K over list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $412K to $500K.